QuailsAreSmallDinosaurs
In the Brooder
Recently, one of my button quail's behavior changed a lot. This had me very confused and I honestly don't know what to do, I need some help.
In the beginning of January I bought two button quails from a local pet store, according to the employee they are both females. One is white and the other one is brown... But I have my doubts if the white one is really a female, the brown one's gender is also still unknown, but I am assuming that she really is a female.
Situation:
We're currently talking about the white one, since the brown one hasn't shown any male-like behaviors. (Note: Both quails do not lay eggs despite being 9+ weeks.)
Firstly, I want to mention that the white one has behaved like a female previously, but lately she has been screaming (calling), crowing and grunting a lot. She - or he? - had not been doing that before, only some quiet chirping. This has left me sleepless for nights since it is so loud.
Secondly, I noticed that the white one was mounting the brown one. The brown one would also lay on her stomach whenever the white one gets close.
Lastly, I have separated the two just in case. I was actually planning to buy a male in the end of May, but I have changed my mind. I want to expand the group instead by adding another female so the brown one would not get targeted constantly. (Is this a good idea?)
Help:
- I want to sex my button quails once again, but I really need some example pictures in order to identify the genders. I am having a lot of trouble finding any images online.
- I also need some advice on how to deal with a situation like this and why this sudden change has occurred.
- Is it a good thing to expand the social circle for them? Or should I just leave them by theirselves?
In the beginning of January I bought two button quails from a local pet store, according to the employee they are both females. One is white and the other one is brown... But I have my doubts if the white one is really a female, the brown one's gender is also still unknown, but I am assuming that she really is a female.
Situation:
We're currently talking about the white one, since the brown one hasn't shown any male-like behaviors. (Note: Both quails do not lay eggs despite being 9+ weeks.)
Firstly, I want to mention that the white one has behaved like a female previously, but lately she has been screaming (calling), crowing and grunting a lot. She - or he? - had not been doing that before, only some quiet chirping. This has left me sleepless for nights since it is so loud.
Secondly, I noticed that the white one was mounting the brown one. The brown one would also lay on her stomach whenever the white one gets close.
Lastly, I have separated the two just in case. I was actually planning to buy a male in the end of May, but I have changed my mind. I want to expand the group instead by adding another female so the brown one would not get targeted constantly. (Is this a good idea?)
Help:
- I want to sex my button quails once again, but I really need some example pictures in order to identify the genders. I am having a lot of trouble finding any images online.
- I also need some advice on how to deal with a situation like this and why this sudden change has occurred.
- Is it a good thing to expand the social circle for them? Or should I just leave them by theirselves?
